Mexico Facts for Kids

A Latin American country with 3rd largest area after Brazil and Argentina, Mexico was originally, inhabited by the Olmec population. As per the records, Olmecs lived in Mexico from 1200 to 900 B.C. Few of these Olmecs also flourished until the year, 600 B.C. The Aztec people lived in Mexico while the Europeans arrived in America. The information about Aztec culture should prove to be useful. In the year 1521 A.D., Spain had established their rule over what is today's Mexico. The governance/administration was carried out under the viceroyalty of New Spain. Mexico became independent in 1821, however, faced a period of instability and dictatorship for almost 90 years i.e. till 1910. It was in the year 1910 that the Mexican Revolution took place and a new constitution came into force, from the year 1917. Just like other facts, the history of the Mexican flag too is interesting. Let us get into few more interesting facts about Mexico for kids.

Mexico Facts for Children

The following paragraph contains few basic facts about Mexico for Kids. Interesting facts are presented in the later paragraphs.

• The country of Mexico lies in the continent of North America; Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea are located on the east, while Pacific ocean is on its west. The total area of Mexico is 1,972,550 sq. km.
• Mexico City is the capital of Mexico; it is one of the most populous cities in the world. In the year, 2005, the total population of Mexico was around 100 million.
• The fauna of this country has a great diversity and the important animals found in this country are jaguars, pumas and bears. Many different kinds of reptiles including rattlesnakes, turtles and lizards are found here.
• The world's smallest dog, Chihuahua originated here and, has the name of a Mexican state.
• The capital of Mexico i.e. Mexico City is the oldest city in the entire continent of North America. The city also has the highest elevation in this continent.
• The region of New Mexico which is also the 47th state in USA lies on the border of Mexico. This is a state in USA which has a great influence of the Mexican culture. The Elephant Butte, Navajo and Conchas are important lakes of this region.

Fun Mexico Facts for Kids
The Mexico facts presented below, incorporates a bit of unheard yet, interesting information and details. These facts about Mexico for kids are enjoyable to read.

• The city of Mexico was built on a water reservoir, i.e. a lake.
• It is interesting to know that Mexico has the highest number of Spanish speaking population in the entire world.
• The 'chocolate' was introduced to the world by Mexicans.
• As stated earlier, Mexico City is built on an underground reservoir. The city therefore, sinks every year at a rate of 6-8 inches.
• In the whole of North America, it was Mexico City where the use of printing press first started; the printing press started in this country in the year, 1539.
• A rare kind of rabbit known as the volcano rabbit is found in Mexico. Since, the rabbit inhabits areas near Mexican volcanoes it is referred to by this name.
• The world's second largest border lies between the two countries i.e. Mexico and USA. This border is second in terms of length, only to the border shared by Canada and USA.
• The monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico from Canada and US every year.
• Southern jungles of Mexico are home to the jaguar. The jaguar is largest among all the wildcats found in North America.
• Mexico is one of the countries on earth which lies in one if the dangerous earthquake zones. This dangerous earthquake prone area also has many volcanoes; the region is known as 'Ring of Fire'.

The information about this huge country cannot be summarized in these many words i.e. in short. However, an attempt is made to include as many Mexico facts as possible. These facts about Mexico for kids should make for an informative and interesting reading material for children.